Food & Drink

Irish potato candy may look like adorable little potatoes, but they're actually so much sweeter. Image
Recipes

Irish Potato Candy – Not What You May Think It Is

If you like Mounds candy bars, you’ll love these easy little treats!

By Christine Gallary, TheKitchn.com | March 9, 2022
Barbecue tray from Gordonsville's BBQ Exchange with onion rings, hush puppies, pork Image
Food Finds

Barbecue Road Trip in Central Virginia

Beware the Barbecue Triangle, but not the Devil’s Triangle in Richmond

By Steve Cook | March 3, 2022
The hardest part of this recipe is waiting for your DIY caramel popcorn to cool before you eat it! Image
Recipes

DIY Caramel Popcorn

This homemade caramel popcorn is perfect for a cozy movie night at home

By America’s Test Kitchen | March 2, 2022
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery exterior of the Ownby location after renovations. Photo courtesy of Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. Image
Drink Up

A Richmond Brewery Celebrates 10 Years of Change

A conversation with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery on the business and the industry

February 24, 2022
Prime rib from the Aberdeen Barn in Charlottesville, Virginia. From Aberdeen Barn Facebook page Image
Food Finds

The Aberdeen Barn in Charlottesville, Virginia

Where time stands still - plus happy hour at The Desserterie

By Steve Cook | February 24, 2022
Cheesy Zucchini-Carrot Crisps: A new way to cook these vegetables avoids the sogginess people might associate with zucchini. Image
Recipes

Cheesy Zucchini-Carrot Crisps

These crisps live up to their name

By America’s Test Kitchen | February 23, 2022
The Philly cheesesteak sandwich at Main Street Steakhouse. Photo by Steve Cook Image
Food Finds

Main Street Steakhouse, Richmond

Steaks with a side of soul

By Steve Cook | February 17, 2022
America’s Test Kitchen brings us their tested recipe for super-chocolaty cupcakes, made with cocoa powder and crowned with a delicious chocolate glaze. This is a great shareable dessert for chocolate lovers. Image
Recipes

Rich, Luscious Chocolate Glazed Cupcakes

These super-chocolaty cupcakes are crowned with a delicious chocolate glaze

By America’s Test Kitchen | February 16, 2022
2 crab cakes on a plate with lemon and a mixed green salad. Photo by Bhofack2 Dreamstime. Richmond food and travel writer Steve Cook takes readers to another classic restaurant in Richmond, Virginia: Sam Miller’s Oyster Bar and Seafood Restaurant ... yes, seafood, plus hand-cut steaks, French onion soup, and so much more. All in a warm, cozy setting. Image
Food Finds

Sam Miller’s Restaurant: Shockoe Slip into Something Comfortable

Plus Happy Hour and bonus crab cake recipe

By Steve Cook | February 10, 2022
Cooking these potatoes in very salty water seasons them and makes them easy to smash. Salt-and-Vinegar Smashed Potatoes. Image
Recipes

Salt-and-Vinegar Smashed Potatoes

Put a more interesting spin on roasted potatoes

By America’s Test Kitchen | February 9, 2022

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